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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.02 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.02 and 150.51 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.02 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.02 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.02 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 51,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,928.21/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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